Posted 7/29/2019
Job Title:
Director of Religious Education Bi-Lingual (English-Spanish)
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. Pius V. Parish
1919 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, Illinois
Description:
Basic Functions: Articulate and implement a plan for comprehensive religious education in light of the parish vision and mission and the archdiocesan policies. Collaborate with Pastor/Pastoral Coordinator, members of parish staff and Education Commission and Religious
Education Advisory Group integrating area of responsibility with the overall parish endeavor. Manage and oversee the planning, administration, budgeting and record keeping of parish catechetical programs. Manage recruitment, orientation, supervision and evaluation of catechists and other catechetical personnel. Provide ongoing formation opportunities and spiritual development for catechists and catechetical personnel.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
1. *Provide formation and education of catechists leading to archdiocesan certification
2. *Report statistics of parish programs annually as requested on the Data Survey
3. *Participate in meetings and relates to cluster, deanery, vicariate, archdiocesan and ecumenical structure as appropriate.
4. *Coordinate archdiocesan Safe Environment programs for children, volunteers and parents in catechetical programs Coordinates Adult Faith Formation in the Parish.
5. Coordinate and oversee Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and the Adult Confirmation Program.
6. *Organizes and conducts Parent Meetings.
7. Coordinates Family-centered Religious Education Program
8. *Supervises Home-Schooling for Religious Education
9. Oversees Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)
10. Coordinates Baptismal and/or Marriage Preparation
11. Coordinates Adolescent Religious Education /Youth Ministry
12. Coordinates High School Catechesis/Youth Ministry
13. Coordinates Child Religious Education: Levels K-8, includes sacramental preparation
14. *Provides special immediate preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
15. Organize children’s liturgies and retreats and oversee Liturgy of the Word for Children.
16. Coordinate Early Childhood Religious Education
17. Organize resources the Catholic School and Vacation Bible School
18. Provide for special needs (eg: Rainbows, SPRED, deaf interpretation, etc.)
Requirements:
Requirements and Preferences: Education Required: BS or BA, non-religious major, Archdiocesan Catechist Certification . Education Preferred: BS or BA, with major in theology, education, pastoral studies, or relevant to position. Master’s Degree in Religious Education, Theology, Pastoral Studies or other related field relevant to position. Advanced Certificate in Catechetical Leadership, Religious Education, or Youth Ministry from a Catholic Institution or diocese. Completion of Lay Ministry program, Diaconate program, or other extensive non-academic, formalized ministerial training
Experience Required: Previous work in the field of education, administration, management, program / level coordinator, training of volunteer catechists, youth ministers and or other ministers Experience
Preferred: Catechetical Leadership experience in any diocese, parish or Catholic school Skills Required: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Effectively communicate written and orally. Skilled in public relations. Manage and negotiate conflict. Skills
Preferred: Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Other
Required: Bilingual – English-Spanish
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